Wafaa M Rashed, Chair and Founder of Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Another Powerful Voice from Zambia in Genomics Policy Advocacy
Following the inspiring blog by Ms. Mary Mwanza, we are proud to spotlight yet another emerging voice from Zambia – this time from the scientific community.
Dr. Cornelius Chigali, a graduate of the 15th cohort of the Policy Advocacy in Genetics and Genomics Course by PAPERI, shares a compelling reflection on the ethical foundations required to advance genomics in Africa.
In his message, Dr. Chigali emphasizes:
- The central role of ethics in genomics practice
- The importance of confidentiality, privacy, and informed consent
- The need for transparent and accountable systems to build public trust
- The urgency of developing strong national policies to prevent discrimination and misuse of genetic data
His reflection reinforces a critical truth: Scientific advancement must go hand-in-hand with ethical responsibility and policy readiness.
What we are witnessing is powerful – voices rising from across Africa, from students to scientists, all advocating for a future where genomics is responsibly integrated into healthcare systems.
At PAPERI, we are proud of this growing awareness and momentum.
This is how change begins – through informed, passionate advocates driving impact across the continent.
Let this spirit spread – across borders, across disciplines, across generations.
Africa Can Lead.
Genomics Policy for Africa, by Africa.
Africa is Speaking- the world must Listen.”
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